WPD going high-tech for safety of officers and citizens

26 Monday, February 26

WPD going high-tech for safety of officers and citizens

info2024-02-26T13:58:33-06:00February 26th, 2024|

The Wichita Police Department is trying newer technology to lessen the chance of officers and citizens getting injured or killed during potentially dangerous situations. On Thursday, Lieutenant Aaron Moses said uniformed officers are already getting trained on some of the newer tools while other products are still in the works. Moses said all uniformed officers will be getting new body-worn cameras. The Axon Body 4 cameras featured an expanded field of view, improved video quality, and extended battery life. He said officers will also be able to stream video to supervisors if necessary. "As part of our new contract, every uniformed member, from [...]

26 Monday, February 26

Portion of historic Olathe farm to get new life as city park

info2024-02-26T13:30:30-06:00February 26th, 2024|

A portion of the historic Hoff Farm in northern Olathe is set to become a new neighborhood park. The land set to become the new park — nearly 17 acres — is near the corner of College Boulevard and Woodland Road. Descendants of the Hoff family donated some of their land for the park a few years ago, along with a parcel to become Olathe’s future Firehouse No. 9. "We greatly appreciate the contribution the Hoffs have made," Councilmember Marge Vogt said last Tuesday. "This is a big deal." Considered some of the city's original pioneers, members of the Hoff family [...]

26 Monday, February 26

Shawnee City Council to weigh new restrictions on AirBnbs

info2024-02-26T12:33:22-06:00February 26th, 2024|

Owners of short-term rentals in Shawnee, including AirBnbs and VRBOS, would have to obtain a business license and comply with new restrictions in order to keep that license, according to a proposal that will be considered by the city council at its meeting Monday night. At 6 p.m. at Shawnee City Hall, the council will weigh a proposal that will amend the city’s municipal code regarding short-term rental properties, including new rules for licensing, as well as restrictions on the number of people in a short-term rental and parking. It comes after nearly a year of discussion about how the Johnson [...]

26 Monday, February 26

Commerce Grants Available for Rural Mural and Public Art Projects

info2024-02-26T12:10:46-06:00February 26th, 2024|

The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced a total of $75,000 is available for a new round of Rural Mural and Public Art program funding. The program helps rural communities design engaging new art that improves the local aesthetic – making the community more appealing not only for those who live there but for potential new businesses and residents as well. Grants up to $7,500 are available for eligible communities, which also is the total amount any one county can receive. The Office of Rural Prosperity program requires a 1:1 match, with 25% being a cash match unless the community has fewer [...]

26 Monday, February 26

Municipal Bond Trends for February 23, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-02-26T08:38:59-06:00February 26th, 2024|

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

25 Sunday, February 25

100 years after its founding at KU, National League of Cities to kick off centennial roadshow in Lawrence

info2024-02-25T08:56:02-06:00February 25th, 2024|

While a lot has changed in the past 100 years, in some ways the issues cities were navigating then aren’t all that different than the issues of today. That much is true to Clarence Anthony, the CEO and executive director of the National League of Cities. For Anthony, the similarities between now and a century ago really hit home when he reads the minutes of his organization’s very first meeting in 1924. That gathering just so happened to take place in a familiar location for Lawrence locals — Fraser Hall on the University of Kansas campus. Source: LJWorld

23 Friday, February 23

Municipal Bond Trends for February 22, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-02-23T09:42:13-06:00February 23rd, 2024|

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

23 Friday, February 23

Olathe set to build new long-range development plan for the first time in years

info2024-02-23T09:17:03-06:00February 23rd, 2024|

Olathe is about to start the process of building a new comprehensive plan for the first time in nearly 15 years. The plan, when complete, will forecast long-range development in the city and mull other factors for Olathe’s future, possibly including diversity, economic development and sustainability. Source: Johnson County Post

23 Friday, February 23

🚴🏻‍♀️ 50 e-bikes coming soon to Mission and Roeland Park

info2024-02-23T09:15:43-06:00February 23rd, 2024|

E-bikes are coming to northeast Johnson County. The cities of Mission and Roeland Park received a carbon reduction program grant from the Mid-America Regional Council to expand the bike share program through BikeWalkKC in northeast Johnson County. Source: Johnson County Post

23 Friday, February 23

Topeka City Council takes step to hire new City Manager

info2024-02-23T09:14:43-06:00February 23rd, 2024|

The city had a total of 42 applicants. Reviewing the applicants will take about three weeks, according to Councilmember Spencer Duncan. Candidate interviews will be conducted in late March. Once finalists are chosen, they will be invited to conduct final interviews and meet with citizens, according to Duncan. Source: KSNT 27 News